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Past Issues << | Issue 87: Weds 30 January 2008 |
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall visited our Stratford campus on Tuesday 29 January, to open the superb new Centre for Clinical Education in Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Complementary Medicine and Sports Science.
At Stratford, Her Royal Highness toured our new Centre, and was shown the unique clinical and teaching facilities and research projects.
Jacqueline Coolen (39), a third-year student on UEL’s BSc (Hons) degree in Podiatric Medicine, said: “The Duchess said she spends so much of her time on her feet that she could probably do with some treatment herself! Like the rest of us, she said that she often can’t wait to get home and take off her shoes. She did have nice shoes, though!”
Her Royal Highness spent nearly two hours in the building, meeting staff and students from Health and Bioscience, and partners including the Chair and Chief Executive of the Society of Podiatrists and Physiotherapists, of which she is Patron, the Chair and Chief Executive of the British Paralympics Association, Sir Robin Wales, Mayor of Newham, Tessa Sanderson CBE, and representatives of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, Newham Primary Care Trust and Stratford Renaissance Partnership.
Neil Simmonite, Senior Lecturer in Podiatric Medicine, said: “Her Royal Highness was charming, and seemed very interested in the professional aspects of podiatry.” At a reception for over 100 distinguished guests, Her Royal Highness unveiled a plaque, and was presented a posy by Claire Duguid, the newest member of staff in Podiatry.
Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cornwall said: “Thank you all for showing me round today and teaching me all about feet. I think this is a fantastic place, and I’m very proud to be a patron of podiatry.”
Professor Martin Everett, Vice-Chancellor of the University of East London, said: "We are absolutely thrilled that her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cornwall, has been able to join us today to open our new Centre for Clinical Education. This unique facility, developed in partnership with the NHS, is a major milestone in the provision of clinical education in London, and marks a new phase in the development of our university here in Stratford.”
This area has seen a significant boost with the advent of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. UEL is working in partnership with British Swimming, the London Borough of Newham, Newham PCT and other agencies to improve health and fitness among local residents of all ages.
Preetpal Judge (22), a third-year student on UEL’s BSc (Hons) degree in Podiatric Medicine, said: “We were showing Her Royal Highness a doppler, which checks pulses in the feet. She was fascinated by how it can indicate the overall effect of the patient.”
Our clinical facilities for Podiatry, run in partnership with Newham Primary Care Trust, are among the best in the country, and co-locating clinical and professional education has created a number of innovations in the design and layout of the Centre. The upper floors house orthotics laboratories, a minor operations suite, and teaching laboratories for Physiotherapy, Complementary Medicine including acupuncture and herbal medicine, and Sports and Exercise Science.
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For the full news release please visit: http://www.uel.ac.uk/news/latest_news/stories/royal_visit2008.htm
Commissioner
Danuta Hübner (p[ictured centre), the European Commissioner for Regional Policy visited our Docklands campus on Tuesday 29 January as part of a trip organised by South East England Development Agency (SEEDA). Commisioner Hübner toured the Knowledge Dock, and met many of our staff and partners who are managing innovative facilities and projects which have received support from the European Regional Development Fund.
Carole Snee (pictured far right), Director of External and Strategic Development Services, said: "Danuta and the people accompanying her on the delegation were very impressed by the work being done by Knowledge Dock and UEL in terms of truly engaging with the European Regional agenda. Danuta explained: 'universities often build science parks and research facilities, but your work is really special in that you are uniquely, actively engaging with both the local economy and regional development."
For more information about Danuta Hübner visit: http://ec.europa.eu/commission_barroso/hubner/index_en.htm
You can help shape the future provision of course texts in e-book format by completing a brief on-line survey. Completed surveys will be entered into a prize for £200 worth of Amazon vouchers. The survey can be accessed via the Library and Learning services homepage on the UEL website or directly via the following links:
Students click here
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The survey should only take about 10 minutes to complete. It is part of the JISC funded national project (http://www.jiscebooksproject.org/) investigating e-books. We need your feedback! Closing date for completion of the survey is midnight on Friday 15 February.
Our Postgraduate Showcase takes place on Wednesday 13 February at our Docklands Campus, 4 - 8pm.
To take part contact Karen O'Connor Email: infocus@uel.ac.uk
For information visit: http://www.uel.ac.uk/openday/
Public Lectures Weds 13 February 2008
HOW NEUTROPHILS ELIMINATE BUGS FROM THE HUMAN BODY – THE ESSENTIAL ROLE OF ION CHANNELS [Part of Postgraduate Showcase 2008] 6pm - 7pm Docklands Campus, Lecture by Dr Jatinder Ahluwalia
GLOBAL E-SECURITY: NEW THREATS FROM CYBER-CRIME [Part of Postgraduate Showcase 2008] 6pm - 7pm Docklands Campus Dr Hamid Jahankhani, School of Computing and Technology
TEN YEARS AFTER PINOCHET: The future of universal jurisdiction 6pm – 7.30pm Duncan House Lecture Theatre 001 A panel discussion hosted by the Centre on Human Rights in Conflict Panelists: Alun Jones QC, Great James Street Chambers, Jordi Palou-Loverdos, Lawyer, mediator, Veritas Rwanda Forum,
Dr. Víctor M. Sánchez, Professor, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Michael Caplan QC, Partner, Kingsley Napley.
Pictured: Breath Monitor
For more information about Public Lectures please visit: http://www.uel.ac.uk/lectureseries/
Prof Nira Yuval-Davis and Erene Kaptani invite you to a two day conference to celebrate the conclusion of the three year research Project Identity, Performance and Social Action: Community Theatre Among Refugees.
Day 1 – 7 March 2008
A discussion of the theoretical, methodological and political issues emanating from the research.
This will be followed by a performance by Playback South and a reception in the evening.
Venue: Oxford House, Derbyshire St, Bethnal Green, London E2 6HG
Day 2 – 8 March 2008
Playback and Forum Theatre workshops in which the conference participants will be able to try out the theatre techniques used by the research project.
Venue: Room UH304 Stratford Campus, University House.
Keynote speakers will include Don Flynn, Prof Paul Heritage, Dr Phil Marfleet and Prof Margie Wetherell as well as members from the refugee organisations that the Research Project worked with. Admission is free, but places are limited.
For more information please see www.uel.ac.uk/ipsa or to book a place contact: Catherine Donaldson c.donaldson@uel.ac.uk or Tel: 020 8223 7085
Feminist Review Trust Research Grants
Deadline: 28 February 2008
The Feminist Review Trust offers grants of up to £10,000 to carry out research into the social, economic and legal position of women in society and to disseminate the results of such research and study. For more information please go to http://www.feminist-review-trust.com/
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, UK Grants - (1) The Arts in Public Spaces; (2) The Arts and Science
Deadlines: 08 February; 23 May and 10 October 2008
The arts programme is principally for professional arts organisations or individual professional artists working in partnerships or groups. Its purpose is to support the development of new art-making in any art form. For more information please go to http://www.gulbenkian.org.uk/grant-programmes/arts
EPSRC Challenging Engineering - Transforming Infrastructure: Building for the 21st Century
Deadline: Outline proposals, 5 March 2008, 4.00 pm; invited full proposals, 1 July 2008
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council invites outline proposals under its challenging engineering initiative which is focused on providing funding and developmental support for engineering researchers at an early stage of their careers. The theme for the current round is transforming infrastructure: building for the 21st century. The technical focus of this call is on finding novel engineering solutions to the problems posed by ageing infrastructure, as well as identifying new technologies and designs for the next generation of infrastructure and its management. For more information please go to http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/CallsForProposals/ChallengingEngineering.htm
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's GRAND CHALLENGES EXPLORATIONS
Grand Challenges Explorations is a new five-year US$100 million fast-track grants initiative of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It will support hundreds of early-stage research projects pursuing creative concepts for new global health solutions, including vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, and other technologies for health problems disproportionately affecting poor countries. Projects will initially be funded at the level of US$100,000 each, with the opportunity for additional funding in the future for projects that show promise. A key goal of the Explorations initiative is to promote greater diversity in global health research. In particular, we hope to involve scientists who don’t typically work in global health – this includes innovators in the developing world, from complementary disciplines, and in the private sector, as well as young investigators.
FAST-TRACK GRANTS: To make it as easy as possible for scientists to apply, the Explorations initiative will use a new fast-track grant making approach. Applicants for Explorations grants will be asked to submit relatively short funding proposals, and will not necessarily be required to show preliminary data.
GETTING INVOLVED: Sign up at the Grand Challenges in Global Health website – www.gcgh.org – to receive email updates with news and information on Explorations funding opportunities. The first call for grant proposals will be posted to the website in early 2008, along with the list of topics being addressed and application instructions.
Academic Board: http://www.uel.ac.uk/qa/committees/acaboard.htm
Board of Governors: http://www.uel.ac.uk/governors/board.htm
Good news from the CMT: http://www.uel.ac.uk/vcg/news/index.htm
Potted Potter – The Unauthorised Harry Experience!
Saturday 1 March, 4pm & 7pm
All the Potter books in sixty minutes? Watch the comic double act, Dan and Jeff attempt the ultimate challenge, with the help of endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic. This brilliantly funny hour long show features all your favourite characters, from the frightening fire-breathing dragon and you can even get to take part in a spot of Quidditch! This show is a must see for all those potter addicts out there and also a good introduction for all those still wondering what all the fuss is about!
Tickets are £10 / £8 and available at theBROADWAY Box Office on 0208 507 5607 but don’t forget to enter the competition today for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see the show!
If you would like to win a pair of tickets to see Potted Potter email Karen at infocus@uel.ac.uk. Names out of a hat next Monday 4 February 2008
ExCeL in London is the place to go on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 March if you want to find out more about the fantastic sport of scuba diving.
The London International Dive Show is the UK’s longest-running and most successful diving exhibition and this year over 250 companies will be taking part. Everything from the latest diving kit and dive clothing right through to training opportunities and exotic holiday destinations will be on show.
There’s a free Try Dive Pool for novices, a Rebreather Pool for experts and also a free presentation programme featuring many of the sport’s top names.
You could WIN one pair of tickets for FREE. Email infocus@uel.ac.uk. Winner selected at randon on Wednesday 30 January.
Save £3.00 by booking tickets in advance. Visit www.diveshows.co.uk for more information and to order your tickets online, or call the ticket hotline on 020 8977 9878. Tickets cost £10.50 on the door. Children under 14 go free.
Pictured left: Photo taken by our Dive Club on a trip to the Red Sea.
Our lucky winner for a pair of free tickets is Priscilla Eyiah. Congratulations Priscilla!
E-learning, blended learning and distance learning are increasingly important in Higher Education and in teaching and learning generally; however, to take full advantage and make the best use of them you may need to acquire new skills.
The MA in Online and Blended Learning is a flexible, online professional development programme that will help you take full advantage of 21st century pedagogic practice and online technologies.
All course activities happen online and are facilitated within UEL Plus, our Virtual Learning Environment.
Deadline for applications: 14 January.
For further information and an application form please go to: http://www.uel.ac.uk/dl/programmes/module_info/ma_obl.htm
Alternatively, contact the Distance Learning Advice Team on: distance.learning@uel.ac.uk / tel: +44 (0)20 8223 2564
First Aid at Work: 4 Days Tue– Fri 2008, 22 – 25 April, 10– 13 June, 9– 12 Sept, 18– 21 Nov. Fee: £185
Requalify course: 2 Days Thurs and Fri 2008 13 and14 Mar, 22 and 23 May, 10 and 11 July, 16 and 17 Oct. Fee: £110.00
Venue: Docklands Campus
December dates can be added if required. For further information or to book a course: Please contact: Frances Bronzite, 020 8223 4368 or Email: f.s.bronzite@uel.ac.uk
To find out more about the wide range of E-Learning applications available to us in our everyday work, visit:
E-Learning Resources: http://www.uel.ac.uk/sdel/e_learning/resources.htm
SDEL staff development: http://www.uel.ac.uk/sdel/staff_development/index.htm
UEL Plus info: http://www.uel.ac.uk/uelplus/index.htm
Brush up your IT skills and get an internationally recognised qualification online. Contact Greg Price, Organisational Development Manager on ext 4361 or email g.price@uel.ac.uk
Dr. John Sheldrake, a Senior Lecturer in the Business School, has recently had an article published in the Bulletin of the Royal College of Pathologists.
Jointly written with Dr Tina Matthews, Consultant Cyto/histopathologist at Kingston Hospital, it details the life and work of the Matthew Baillie (1761-1823) – the ‘father’ of modern pathology. The article is the second in a series, the first covered the life and contribution to pathology of Benjamin Collins Brodie (1783-1862), which will ultimately be published in book form.
John, who has published widely on management topics as well as aspects of health and engineering, joined the Business School in July 2007 from the Tanaka Business School at Imperial College London.’
Pictured: Matthew Baillie
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